The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh is looking for organizations to create a program that connects Saudi AI innovations with U.S. technology and investment networks. This program will help Saudi AI technologies grow and connect with the U.S. through study tours and a summit. The goal is to strengthen U.S.-Saudi relations in AI innovation.
Who it's for: Organizations capable of designing and running a program that links Saudi AI innovations with U.S. technology and investment networks.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Not aligning with U.S. foreign policy priorities
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage the program
- Lack of experience in AI or commercialization
What You May Need
- Detailed program proposal
- Budget plan
- Organizational capacity statement
- Experience in AI and commercialization
- Partnership letters or agreements
- Staff resumes
- Proof of legal status
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
- Past performance references
Cautions
- Short application window
- Must align with U.S. foreign policy
- Requires strong U.S.-Saudi collaboration
- High-level planning and execution needed
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
The grant is open to any organization that can design and implement the program. There are no specific restrictions on applicant types, meaning any capable organization can apply.
Overview
Organizations capable of designing and running a program that links Saudi AI innovations with U.S. technology and investment networks.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Failure to submit application by the deadline
- Incomplete application
- Not aligning with U.S. foreign policy priorities
- Inability to demonstrate capacity to manage the program
- Lack of experience in AI or commercialization
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to design and implement the AI commercialization program, including sourcing and evaluating AI technologies, running U.S.-led programming and Innovation Labs, organizing a U.S. study tour, and hosting a U.S.-Saudi summit.
Expected Awards
1
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 14, 2026(2 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register for a DUNS number
- Complete SAM registration
- Draft a comprehensive program proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather organizational capacity documents
- Collect staff resumes
- Secure partnership letters
- Compile past performance references
- Submit application by the deadline